| Course Name |
Travel & Tourism with Agency Skills |
| Course Provider |
Crumlin College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5011 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Crumlin |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course looks at the world of successful travel companies, from the administration side to handling customer needs in a fast-paced environment. We look at the importance of the tourism and travel professional and their relationship with modern to...
Hide-This course looks at the world of successful travel companies, from the administration side to handling customer needs in a fast-paced environment. We look at the importance of the tourism and travel professional and their relationship with modern tourists. Students will work on group projects and individual assignments in order to complete the course. Those who are successful in this course may choose to enrol in our Level 6 Management & Marketing in Tourism course or go on to work in areas such as travel agencies, tour operator companies or tourism offices or the hospitality industry.
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| FET Code |
5M5011 - Tourism with Business |
| Comment |
Awarding Body:
FETAC (QQI) Level 5 - Tourism with Business Award 5M5011
FETAC (QQI) Occupational First Aid - Workshop.
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| Course Fee |
Fees / Charges
There are no tuition fees for Irish and EU Nationals. However, a registration charge, made up of the College registration charge & the Government Charge is payable and where applicable, membership & exam fees. Students will be notified of requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place.
Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set by the Department of Education & Skills – details of these are available from the College. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
The Student Maintenance Grant is a source of financial help available for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs).
Family and / or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when you appl...
Hide-Student Maintenance Grant
The Student Maintenance Grant is a source of financial help available for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs).
Family and / or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when you apply for a maintenance grant.
There are two main conditions to be met in order to be eligible for a grant:
Candidate must have been resident in Ireland in the October Prior to Year of Entry.
Candidates must be progressing to a higher level of education as per the National Framework of Qualifications.
Note:
From 2011 students in receipt of the Back to Education or VTOS Allowance will not be eligible for the Student Maintenance Grant. This does not apply to students in receipt of One-Parent Family Allowance or Disability Allowance.
How to Apply for a Grant
An application may be made as soon as possible after the application process opens, usually in June of each year. It is not necessary to wait until an offer of a place in college is received.
If you are entering a full-time course for the first time or you are changing courses you might be eligible for a student grant. Check out the SUSI grants system on studentfinance.ie or cdetb.ie
SUSI provides a support desk which is a single point of contact for all queries. You can contact the SUSI Support Desk at support@susi.cdetb.ie or telephone 0761 08 7874.
To make a grant application please go to www.studentfinance.ie to complete the online application form. It is important to make your application as early as possible.
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| Interview |
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| Application Date |
Complete online application form. Apply now for courses starting September 2017. Early applicants have a better chance of securing a place.
Interviews will be held in Spring. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Interviews will take place as follows:
March: School of Beauty, Hair & Fashion School of Fitness & Sports Therapy
April: School of Business & Administration School of Information Technology & Multimedia Design School of Tourism & Catering
Ma...
Hide-Interviews will take place as follows:
March: School of Beauty, Hair & Fashion School of Fitness & Sports Therapy
April: School of Business & Administration School of Information Technology & Multimedia Design School of Tourism & Catering
May: All Courses (depending on availability of places)
September: All Courses (depending on availability of places)
Please note that it may be necessary to arrange other interview dates apart from these mentioned above, depending on the level of demand for particular courses.
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| Subjects Taught |
Subjects:
•Business Administration
•Digital Marketing
•Tourism Principles & Practice
•Tourism Information & Administration
•Customer Service
•Spreadsheet Methods
•Principles & Practice of Selling
•Travel Agency Service Skills
•French
•Work Experience
•First Aid – Workshop
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standard of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
Students can pursue careers in tourist boards, resorts, reservation offices, tour operations and travel package providers. Students may also wish to start their own business.
Further Education:
Successful students can further their studies in Year 2 - Management & Marketing in Tourism in the College. |
| Further Enquiries |
Crumlin College of Further Education, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12. Tel: 01 454 0662
Fax: 01 453 8855,
Email: enrol@ccfe.cdetb.ie |